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Re:Is Empty Nose Syndrome Real? If Not, Why Are People Killi... by EdHominem on Saturday May 07, 2016 @07:55PM (#11651943)
It seems wrong to even say the treatment works - of course it appears to when you drug someone's concerns away but it doesn't seem to change the underlying wrongness of the sensations.

If I broke my leg I'm sure I'd appreciate an Ativan but I'd really need a splint.

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Re:Is Empty Nose Syndrome Real? If Not, Why Are People Killi... by powera on Saturday May 07, 2016 @08:10PM (#11651992)
What is there to treat anyhow? There's a "suffocating sensation" but no claim of any actual trouble breathing.
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Re:Is Empty Nose Syndrome Real? If Not, Why Are People Killi... by DanBC on Saturday May 07, 2016 @08:25PM (#11652037)
There appears to be considerable suffering that interferes with a persons day to day living.
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Re:Is Empty Nose Syndrome Real? If Not, Why Are People Killi... by powera on Saturday May 07, 2016 @08:46PM (#11652081)
"Considerable suffering" that can be treated by anti-depressants or anti-anxiety drugs, at least in some cases.
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Re:Is Empty Nose Syndrome Real? If Not, Why Are People Killi... by EdHominem on Saturday May 07, 2016 @09:38PM (#11652190)
Being drugged into not noticing something as much isn't quite the same as having it treated.

With enough morphine you wouldn't even care about a broken leg.

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Re:Is Empty Nose Syndrome Real? If Not, Why Are People Killi... by Dylan16807 on Sunday May 08, 2016 @02:28AM (#11652918)
Maybe you don't need to, if it's still supporting your weight and not being damaged further.
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